Comparing the BENELLI 502C and the Nightster Special side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BENELLI 502C is available at a price on request, while the Nightster Special is priced at ₹1,400,000. On the engine front, the BENELLI 502C comes with a 500cc unit compared to the Nightster Special's 975 cc, producing 35kW @ 8500 r/min and 89 HP (66 kW) @ 7,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 26.5 Kmpl for the BENELLI 502C versus 18.18 Kmpl for the Nightster Special. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Liquid-cooled | Liquid‑cooled |
| Displacement | 500cc | 975 cc |
| Engine Type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, 8-valve | Revolution Max 975T V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | 35kW @ 8500 r/min | 89 HP (66 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 46N·m @ 6000 r/min | 95 Nm @ 5,750 RPM |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 21.5L | 11.7 L |
| Mileage | 26.5 Kmpl | 18.18 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 216 | 225 |
| Seat Height | 760 | 715 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel | Dual‑channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc Front Brake 280 mm Caliper - 4 Piston | Disc |
| Front Suspension | Upside down telescopic fork – 135mm | 41mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear Brake | Disc Front Brake 240 mm Caliper - 1 Piston | Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Telescopic coil spring oil damped – 50mm | Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment. |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 100/90‑19 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60 ZR17 | 150/80‑16 |
| Tyre Type | Tube | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Aluminum cast, satin black |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V / 8AH | — |
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| Bike Image 3 | — |
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| Cluster | — | Digital TFT (102 mm) |
| Color Options | Matte Black | Whiskey FireVivid BlackBilliard GraySnake Venom |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 580000 | | 1538000 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6‑speed manual |
